. >> president obama wished the nation a happy thanksgiving and had a special message for those serving overseas. >> we give thanks for our men and women in uniform and their families who are surely missing them very much today. we're grateful for their sacrifice too. >> the president called troops serving overseas. thousands of troops are spending this thanksgiving in afghanistan. service men and women lined up to have turkey and ham and the trimmings. they have spent the holiday in afghanistan since 2001. >> raiders, packers and lyons. sports highlights coming up and her weeks after reinjuring knee lindsay vonn ways in on whether she would be ready for >> families in washington, illinois spend this thanksgiving cleaning up. an ef 4 tornado ripped through destroying homes and businesses. the governor served a special meal today. the town received a $200,000 check from the chicago blackhawks hockey team. >> traveling with your pet got more expensive. southwest is raising the carry on ticket. the change goes into effect january 15. one week after u.s. olympian lindsay vonn hurt her knee